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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Mazda Tribute recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 3, 201515E045000 | Suspension: front wheel bearingUse of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15E045000
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| Apr 4, 201414V174000 | Structure: frame and membersA separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V174000
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| Jul 27, 201212V357000 | Engine and engine coolingA stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V357000
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| Jan 20, 201212V016000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleCORROSION MAY DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING MELTING, SMOKING OR POSSIBLE FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V016000
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| Apr 10, 200707V157000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleAN ELECTRICAL SHORT MIGHT CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, AND IN SOME CASES, THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN BURNING ODOR,… DetailsHide details for campaign 07V157000
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| Mar 29, 200707E023000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderLOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E023000
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Owner complaints by component385
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Engine and engine cooling | 124 | 32 |
| Service brakes | 80 | 21 |
| Hydraulic | 60 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 37 | 10 |
| Air bags | 37 | 10 |
| Power train | 35 | 9 |
| Structure | 25 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 22 | 6 |
| Steering | 15 | 4 |
| Suspension | 13 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 2 |
| Equipment | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 2 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.”
- Electrical system
“My car has had a abs engine code for a year that I have spent a lot of money trying to get it off because, I can’t renew my tag because it failed emissions vehicle safety test .”
- Steering
“My vehicle took off and accelerated without me depressing the gas pedal and it was very scary and hard to get stopped I was doing almost 80 mph.”
Other Mazda Tribute model years
- 20062 recalls135 complaints
- 20053 recalls377 complaints
- 20045 recalls157 complaints
- 20036 recalls199 complaints
- 20027 recalls384 complaints
- 200113 recalls563 complaints
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2002 Mazda Tribute recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Mazda Tribute have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Mazda Tribute. The most recent, 15E045000 (reported June 3, 2015), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2002 Mazda Tribute recalls for?
The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 3 campaigns. Others: suspension (1), structure (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Mazda Tribute?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 124 complaints out of 385 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 19 crashs and 24 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Mazda Tribute?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.
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